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Originally Posted by drtbreau
I’m having an issue with my new led lights. I have 10- 6w/0.5A puck lights on 12g wire with a 3-way switch. I was assuming I calculated the fuse needed as 10 x 0.5= 5 amps. I put them on a 5A fuse and I have blown a couple of fuses. *snip* The bus fuse is 15A. None of the wires feel hot. Can I just increase my fuse size or am I asking for trouble?
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I'm no expert on electrical, and I know LEDs draw much less current, but 10 x 6W = 60W. And 0.5A x 10 = 5A. So 60W @ 5A, I have to wonder if there's some kind of conflict in anticipated load vs actual load here.